How to create a bed that suits your home and everyday life

When choosing a bed, we often begin with its size, the shape of the headboard or the colour of the fabric. Yet true comfort and a refined aesthetic come from considering every detail – from the storage box and bed slats to the legs, bed hinges and matching accessories.

LONAS beds can be configured to suit your individual needs, home interior and daily habits. Here are several important aspects to consider before choosing your bed.

Headboard

The headboard has a strong influence on the overall character of the bedroom. When choosing one, consider the size of the room, the ceiling height and the visual effect you would like to create.

A taller headboard, such as those of the OPERA or NOCTURNE beds, can become a distinctive focal point and give the room a more refined, substantial feel. It is particularly well suited to spacious bedrooms. Taller and medium-height headboards also provide greater everyday comfort, offering comfortable support while reading, watching a film or unwinding before bedtime. For an even softer and cosier feel, consider a cushioned headboard, such as those of the DUO bed or the SYMPHONY DUO continental bed from the VIRTUOSO® collection.

A lower headboard, such as those of the LEGATO or RONDO beds, is well suited to smaller spaces and attic bedrooms, creating a more subtle visual effect.

Another option favoured by interior designers is SOLO – a bed without a headboard. It is ideal for bespoke interior projects where the bed is intended to blend seamlessly into fitted furniture or other custom-designed solutions.

When choosing a headboard, it is also worth considering where the bed will be placed. If you plan to position it away from the wall in a more open part of the room, it should look refined from every angle. LONAS upholsters the entire bed in your chosen fabric, including the back of the headboard. This 360° design gives you greater freedom to plan the bedroom around both the layout of the space and your way of living.

When choosing a bed, it is therefore important to consider both the space available and your everyday habits. The bed then becomes more than a beautiful feature – it becomes a lasting solution that contributes to restful, high-quality sleep.

Storage box

One of the first decisions is whether the bed should include a storage box. It is a practical choice for those who need additional space for less frequently used belongings. Seasonal textiles, throws and other bedroom essentials can be stored neatly beneath the bed. This option is particularly useful in smaller rooms, where every additional storage solution matters.

A bed without a storage box also has its advantages. It can appear lighter and more elegant, giving the room a greater sense of space. If you prefer a bed without built-in storage but are unsure whether there will be enough room for your belongings, consider alternative solutions. Items that are not used every day can be stored in matching bedroom furniture – for example, the PRELUDE ottoman at the foot of the bed or the CAVU storage box. These practical additions help maintain order while bringing the bedroom interior to a harmonious finish.

Bed hinges

Bed hinges add greater convenience to your daily routine – both when using the storage box and making the bed. You can choose between standard hinges and horizontal-position hinges. Standard hinges lift the bed slats at a conventional angle, providing easy access even to the farthest corners of the storage box. Horizontal-position hinges lift the bed slats together with the mattress and hold them securely in a horizontal position.

This solution makes it easier to make the bed or change the fitted sheet, especially when the mattress is recessed into the bed frame. It is a small detail that can bring significantly more comfort to your everyday routine.

Fabric

Once you have chosen the shape of the bed, it is worth considering the fabric – it often determines the mood the bed creates in the bedroom. The same bed can look entirely different depending on the fabric: warm and soft, modern and understated, luxurious or expressive.

The collection includes a wide range of fabrics – from woven and velvet fabrics to bouclé, Baltic-inspired and distinctive patterns. This makes it easy to adapt the bed to both a calm, minimalist interior and a bolder bedroom with more character. You can find advice on choosing the right fabric here.

All LONAS fabrics are easy to clean, and some are resistant to pet claws. Their quality is assessed through Martindale testing, which evaluates resistance to wear, fading and pilling. When choosing a fabric, it is therefore worth considering not only its colour and texture, but also your everyday life: whether you have pets or children, whether the bed will be used intensively and how easy you would like it to be to maintain.

The choice of fabric and colour is important to the entire bedroom composition. If you would like to pair the bed with the KANTATA, KVARTA or SOLO pouffes, they can be upholstered in the same fabric as the bed. You can also order a bed runner and decorative cushions in the same fabric. This allows the different pieces to come together as a harmonious bedroom composition rather than appear as separate elements.

Bed slats

Bed slats are one of the most important components of a bed. They help the mattress retain its shape and extend its lifespan while providing proper spinal support and allowing air to circulate. When choosing bed slats, it is worth considering not only the price and dimensions, but also their construction, the spacing and flexibility of the slats, and the available adjustment options.

LONAS beds with a storage box are fitted with METAL bed slats. They are universal and adjustable – suitable for all mattress types and firmness levels. If you choose a bed without a storage box, you can select from several options: SPARK, SIGMA or COMFORT. You can read more about these bed slats and their distinctive features here.

If the bedroom is accessed through narrow corridors, tight staircases or spiral staircases, the bed slats can be ordered in sections for assembly on site. They are easier to carry into the room, so even larger sizes, such as 180 × 200 cm, can be transported without added difficulty.

Mattress

The mattress is one of the most important elements of your sleep system. Your choice affects how well you sleep at night and how you feel during the day. The right mattress provides proper support while you sleep, adapts to the contours of your body and helps your body relax.

We therefore recommend taking the time to consider what your body needs: the firmer TYLA® PLIUS, the medium-firm HARMONIJA® PLIUS, or perhaps the softest option, MŪZA® PLIUS, for a gently enveloping feel. Hypoallergenic properties or good breathability may also be important, especially if you tend to perspire more during sleep.

The LONAS range includes two mattress collections – Tricolor and Classic. They offer mattresses with different firmness levels, constructions and properties, designed to suit a variety of sleeping habits.

Once you have selected the most suitable options, visit a LONAS showroom and lie down fully on each mattress. Spend at least 10 minutes on each one, try several different options more than once and see which mattress best suits your body.

Legs

Bed legs can give your new bed even more individuality. Although they may seem like a small detail, they have a significant influence on the overall appearance of the bed and the atmosphere of the room.

You can choose from bed legs in a variety of heights, shapes, colours and materials – wooden or metal, tall or low, light or dark. Even a subtle change can give the bed an entirely different look. However, bed legs are usually selected to complement the overall interior and match details such as handles, hooks, light fixtures or other bedroom accessories.

Wooden legs bring a more natural feel to the room, while metal legs create a more modern look. Taller legs raise the bed, which can make it easier to get in and out, while also allowing a robot vacuum to clean underneath. Lower wooden legs often create a cosier impression.

Choose legs that complement your interior and offer the functionality that best suits your needs.

Accessories that complete the look

Once the main elements of the bed have been chosen, it is worth considering the accessories. They help create a bedroom that is not only more cohesive but also more comfortable.

Bed pockets are useful when you want to keep small items close at hand without cluttering the bedside table or floor. The LUNA and CAVU bedside tables provide a convenient place for a book, phone, lamp or glass of water. If space is limited, consider a compact solution such as the bed-mounted MOON bedside table. It offers a practical alternative to a traditional bedside table, especially in smaller bedrooms.

Create a bed tailored to your needs

A bed is more than a single piece of furniture – it is a harmonious sleep system. The headboard, mattress, bed slats, legs and additional bedroom furniture allow you to adapt it to your space, sleeping habits and everyday life.

The more details you consider in advance, the better the bed will meet your needs. It can be practical, easy to maintain, light in appearance, cosy, expressive or completely minimalist – what matters most is configuring it so that every detail serves a purpose.

A carefully considered choice also matters in the long term. LONAS beds from the Musical Collection come with a 5-year warranty, while VIRTUOSO continental beds are covered by a 10-year warranty.

In this way, the bed becomes not only the centrepiece of the bedroom, but also a space tailored to your needs for rest, comfort and order.